Johannesburg, December 26, 2025 – While one suspect sits behind bars charged with the premeditated murder of beloved media personality Warrick Stock – better known as DJ Warras – a chilling twist has emerged: the individuals captured on CCTV approaching and shooting him remain at large, fuelling public speculation that the “real killers” are still on the run.

Victor Mthethwa Majola appeared alone in Johannesburg Magistrates’ Court on Christmas Eve, facing charges for the December 16 daylight assassination outside Zambesi House in the CBD. Charges against a second arrested individual were provisionally withdrawn, leaving Majola to face a January 6, 2026, bail hearing in custody.

But social media erupted with doubts after court photos and videos circulated. Many pointed out Majola bears little resemblance to the primary shooter described in early police reports: a short man with dreadlocks, dressed in what appeared to be a security uniform. “The guy in court has no dreads – where’s the actual gunman from the CCTV?” became a common refrain online.

CCTV footage, widely referenced by authorities, clearly shows three suspects approaching Stock shortly before the fatal shots rang out. One fired multiple rounds before the trio fled on foot. Police confirmed nothing was stolen, suggesting a targeted hit – possibly linked to Stock’s private security work reclaiming hijacked buildings, for which he had secured five protection orders amid threats.

National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola hailed the arrests as a breakthrough but stressed the probe continues, with officers actively hunting additional accomplices. “We will not stop until everyone involved is accounted for,” he vowed.

Insiders hint at “other compelling evidence” guiding the investigation, including witness statements and potential syndicate ties in Joburg’s crime-ridden inner city. A former tenant of Zambesi House has been named a person of interest, adding layers to theories of a contract killing.

For Stock’s family and fans, the mismatch raises unsettling questions: Are those in custody mere facilitators, while the triggerman and his partners evade capture? As scrutiny mounts, the public demands transparency – fearing the most dangerous figures may already sense the net closing.

This case, exposing South Africa’s violent underworld, is far from closed. With court dates looming, the hunt for the three mystery figures intensifies, leaving a nation on edge: Will the full truth emerge, or will the real suspects slip away?